Cypc 3.1

1.1 An explanation of the sequence and rate of each aspect of development from birth to 19 years.

The aspects of development can be categorised as physical, social & emotional and intellectual/communication.

PHYSICAL: 0-3 YEARS

New-born babies will have little or no control over their bodies or motor skills, as the highly-profitable industry in disposable nappies demonstrates! Initially, babies’ movements are mostly reflex-based. Increased control over physical movement will see babies develop some form of mobility by the end of their first year, albeit rolling, dragging or crawling. Children aged 12-24 months will usually be able to walk with some degree of confidence, and increased hand-eye co-ordination will mean that the child can point at and grasp objects, and gain some degree of physical independence, such as dressing and feeding. Between the ages of 24-36 months, the child will be able to run, negotiate stairs and kick a ball (although they will not usually be able to throw and catch accurately).

PHYSICAL: 3-7 YEARS
Between these ages, the child’s confidence and physical co-ordination will increase, with some degree of linkage between the two. By the age of 7, they should be able to stand/walk on tiptoe or on one foot, hop, skip, climb trees and apparatus before jumping to the ground, ride a tricycle and later a bicycle (often with stabilisers), bounce, throw and catch a ball, even playing ball games. In terms of fine motor skills, the child should be able to create a detailed drawing of person, use a pencil with an adult grip to write out letters of the alphabet, and thread a safety needle before sewing large stitches.

PHYSICAL: 7-12 YEARS
By the age of 12, the child should have developed the ability to confidently ride a bicycle without stabilisers, play and enjoy competitive team sports, write with joined-up letters and draw a person in more detail, adding...